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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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